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Diapers may tell you everything you need to know about solving the drought. Or at least that's what University 4-Hers were trying to discover Wednesday. Members ripped stuffing from diapers and added water to them to learn about water absorption. "The material mixed in diapers is called polymers," said Laura Warren, a sophomore 4-Her from Camilla. … 0 Comments
(Top) Students play football on Myers Quad. (Middle) Athens residents made the trip downtown Wednesday despite the wet weather, protecting themselves from the rain under awnings and bright umbrellas. (Bottom) A passerby walks through a puddle at the Tate Plaza on Wednesday. … 3 Comments
- UGA Studies Abroad in the South Pacific Information Session. Earn University credit while traveling in Antarctica, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand or the United Kingdom. Suitable for any major. Now taking applications for all 2009 programs. SLC 251, 6 to 7 p. … 0 Comments
Hispanic students will rally for educational advocacy today. "Education is such an important issue because every individual is entitled to a quality education," said Mayra Velez, Students for Latino/a Empowerment president. "Unfortunately, there is a great need for motivation, opportunity and resources in the U. … 2 Comments
Throughout the history of America cinema, artists of all backgrounds have made contributions, and tonight Latinos in film will be highlighted. "The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in Hollywood" explores how perceptions have evolved. "There has been this negative portrayal, such as the Latin lover, but it has changed over the last few years," said Laura Shedenhelm, the University's Latin American bibliographer for Spain and Portugal. … 0 Comments
A survey that calculates faculty productivity has left many teachers feeling barraged by the administration, the Board of Regents and the state legislature. "The morale among the faculty is so low and there is a perception that we are under-appreciated," Steven Lewis, associate professor of physics, said at a Faculty Affairs Committee meeting Wednesday. … 6 Comments
The current economic crisis drew hundreds to the Miller Learning Center Wednesday. "I guess this is a sign we're going to talk about some pretty important events," said Christopher Cornwell, department head of economics, as he addressed more than 300 people during Terry College's "What Just Happened?" panel discussion. … 10 Comments
